In light of the ongoing labor crisis, Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana parent Fiesta Restaurant Group raised the pay of workers, but not permanently. Since the beginning of May, Fiesta gave workers an additional $1 per hour… Pollo Tropical Parent Implements Temporary Wage Increase

McDonald’s is partnering with the Biden Administration to expand access of the COVID vaccine. The burger giant’s new initiative will start later in May with information on its billboard in Times Square, including facts from… McDonald's Partners with White House to Boost Access to Vaccinations

It’s been a difficult year for the hospitality industry and many businesses are looking for energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions for their commercial equipment.  Ice machines require both electricity and water to function, which can lead… Tips to Save Energy and Money on Commercial Ice Machines

In many ways, COVID-19 shrank our world. Citizens were ordered to stay at home. Travel was discouraged, borders closed. Businesses were shuttered, activities canceled. Entire lives started to revolve around the home, from work to… How COVID Impacted the International Restaurant Market

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense pressure on the global personal protective equipment (PPE) supply. Demand for specific PPE products skyrocketed in March 2020, to meet spikes in cases and hospitalization. Single-use glove demand has… The Ethical Supply of PPE During COVID, and Beyond

Just this past week, more than a dozen states announced they plan to end enhanced weekly unemployment benefits. At least 16 governors expect to cut it off as early as June 12 and as late… Hiring Challenges Persist for Restaurants, but Changes are Coming

In response to consumer’s demand for convenience and greater access, Auntie Anne’s recently debuted its first drive-thru in company history. The 1,200-square-foot Wylie, Texas-based store is co-branded with Jamba and operated by franchisees Shawn and… Auntie Anne's Opens First Drive-Thru Store

The COVID-19 recovery story remains a tangled one for restaurants, especially those with urban strongholds.   But there is an elephant in the room for some of America’s publicly traded brands. By mid-May 2020, 25… Out of COVID, Shake Shack Has Cash to Become a Juggernaut

El Pollo Loco’s new “Acceleration Agenda” couldn’t have started any better.  In January, the brand revealed a new, multi-tiered strategy that envisioned growing into new geographies with franchisees, building the right organization for asset-light growth, evolving the… El Pollo Loco's COVID Triumphs Reach Historic Levels

Sweetgreen is reportedly planning to go public, joining a growing list of brands that are exploring a journey to the stock market. Bloomberg said the salad chain is working with Goldman Sachs and that an… Sweetgreen Wants to Go Public